Smoking5 days agoSmoking ban in Scotland's pubs was a 'PR war' - but has it saved lives?Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.5 days ago18 Mar 2026Alcohol price hike and smoke-free rules suggestedA health strategy suggests a smoking ban in some outdoor places and price hikes on alcohol.18 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Town mural to feature in TV stop smoking campaignThe artwork, on Castle Street in Grimsby, was created by an artist known as Stake Art.13 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Mental health trust to help patients stop smokingA grant is to be used to provide better health outcomes for mental health patients who smoke.10 Mar 20262 Mar 2026Council to buy £477k of vapes to help smokers quitA report for North Yorkshire Council recommends launching a procurement process to find a supplier.2 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Can smoking be kicked out of grassroots football?Surrey FA is planning to get in touch with 540 clubs about an initiative called Smokefree Sidelines.26 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Thousands sign vape shop's petition over new lawsShop owner says the ban on under 16s in vape stores "discriminates" against parents. 20 Feb 202619 Feb 2026'I started smoking at 12 and quit 66 years later'A tobacco dependency team offers free treatment to hospital inpatients who smoke to help them quit.19 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Why are people still smoking outside hospitals?BBC South health correspondent Alastair Fee challenges smokers outside a hospital in Southampton.18 Feb 2026...
